Meghan Markle Effect! Guy and Leeanne Hundleby , who are based in Edinburgh, explained how Duchess of Susexx Meghan Markle sporting their bags has ‘driven’ their business

Leeanne and her co-founder Guy previously revealed  they were able to open their first London store thanks to the ‘phenomenal’ impact of the Meghan effect. 
The Duchess of Sussex first carried one of the brand’s bags during her first ever engagement with Prince Harry in Nottingham in 2018.
The £495 Tricolour Midi-Tote sold out within 24 hours of her stepping out with it, with the couple explaining how Meghan’s endorsement has ‘driven’ their business ever since.  
Speaking about the impact of the Duchess stepping out with their tote bag for the first time, Guy told The Telegraph: ‘We suddenly had interview requests from around the world.

‘We’re a pretty private family so the interest in us was scary. But for the brand it was phenomenal and it has driven our business.’
Leeanne revealed that she had been a fan of Meghan even before her relationship with Harry began, and had long-hoped to get her endorsement.
‘I had watched Suits obsessively, and always thought she was stylish,’ admits Leeanne. ‘I wrote to her agent and stylist routinely, then we sent a few pieces.’ 
Meghan showed off the £495 burgundy Midi-Tote by Strathberry in Nottingham in December 2018, shortly after she and Harry announced their engagement.